State News

Governor signs Senate Bill 1607

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois takes another step toward reducing recidivism with the governor’s signing today of Senate Bill 1607, which makes corrections to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act (Public Act 99-0938).A drafting error in Public Act 99-0938 foiled the intent of the... Read More.

Governor to lawmakers: Amend SB 444 to increase Invest in Kids eligibility

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner sent Senate Bill 444 back to the General Assembly today, stating in a veto message that efforts to correct for errors and unintended consequences in last summer’s historic school funding reform law did not go far enough.Lawmakers... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Opens Applications for Small Equipment Grant Program

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application is live for the Small Equipment Grant Program. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM no later than Feb. 28, 2018. The OSFM will award $2.2 million to eligible fire... Read More.

Winter Lecture Series Opens Jan. 28 at Cahokia Mounds

Tuesday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

The first of the Winter Lecture Series programs will open at Cahokia Mounds State Historic on Sunday, January 28, at 2:00 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Mark Wagner, “Bound to the Western Waters: Searching for Lewis and Clark at Fort Kaskaskia, Illinois.” The... Read More.

American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

Monday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has responded to 94 home fires in the past month. Tragically eight of the home fires had fatalities and 15 people, including 4 young children perished. Two of the fires occurred in multi-unit residences and... Read More.

ISP District 19 Announces 2017 Activity and Enforcement

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for calendar year 2017. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 15,717 incidents during the year.In addition, enforcement figures totaled... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 announces December Activity and Enforcement

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 877 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Reis Legislation Takes Aim at Fraud and Wasteful Spending

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has introduced multiple pieces of legislation with the goal of rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Illinois' entitlement systems. As the Illinois General Assembly begins its work in Springfield later this month, Reis says he is focusing... Read More.

Wildlife Winter Homes at the Rend Lake Visitor Center

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake continues the “Small World” series with the program, “Wildlife Winter Homes.” Join Park Rangers as we learn about where our favorite creatures spend the cold winter months. The day will include hands-on activities, like building... Read More.

State of Illinois Announces Smart Street Lighting Vendors

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois today announced its intent to enter into a state master contract for Smart Street Lighting, following a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in January 2017. The initiative was announced by Governor Rauner’s office, as part of... Read More.